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I think the reason I held off on viewing this movie was the combination of Brad Pitt and Hollywood together doing a film about the Dalai Lama. I was suspicious of there being a spiritual link. It was good. Not ‘rosy’ good, the Chinese invade after all. But good. I posted an announcement on the…

As a result of yesterday’s party, I found out that the Peninsula fire that destroyed the Sullivan’s condo also burned up most of Susan’s wardrobe. Before that, all I knew was they were still missing one of their two cats. Still looking. OK, that’s something I can contribute. I have too many clothes that are…

Many people showed up for Rebecca’s birthday and the Sullivan’s 50th anniversary. It was a mix of learning (for me) and deep conversations about what Project Artaud meant . Basically, we’re all in this together. Lots of double cheek kissing. Rebecca’s daughter ,Jenya, assisted her. Rebecca’s birthday, 76. I asked about the older son, Leon.…

Tomorrow we’re having a dual celebration here at Artaud. One part is for Rebecca Rosen Lum’s birthday and the other is for John and Susan Sullivan’s 50th wedding anniversary. Rebecca is very sweet, the winner of a Pulitzer Prize in journalism. She currently suffers from Parkinson’s. I collaborated with her husband, Hesh Rosen on several…

I have a new dentist. My former dentist was great, but I wanted to find a closer dentist geographically. So, Dr. Yucel is closer. Very thorough. She has me on a new brushing program that entails double brushing, the second with a new electric toothbrush. My old one was beyond its last legs, so fine.…

That’s what Native Americans called their tribal get togethers. Though not weekly. Here I’m referring to the weekly chat my two sisters and I have, instigated by the eldest, Connie. It’s something I look forward to. Today I was amazed, but not surprised, to find out Patti had clarified a math equation in the college…

I went to the Safeway Pharmacy to get my Covid and Flu shots. I chose the strongest preventative Modena. Then called a cab. I was waiting on the sidewalk, the cab pulled up. The driver yells, “Get in!!!”. I reply, “I would if you’d unlock the door.” The ride didn’t improve. He mixed up Florida…

“Forgotten Love” was really good. It’s a Polish film about a highly accomplished surgeon who gets mugged after his wife leaves him taking his daughter. As a result of the mugging, he has a head concussion followed by amnesia. That’s the bleak set up. He becomes a drifter. In the process, he settles in a…

Saturday, Brian had another Salon with two acts. The first was Suzanne Ramsey, who goes by her stage name ‘Kitty on the Keys’. Sort of 1920’s style swing songs. At first I was put off by her exaggerated smile and winks to supposedly engage the audience. When she settled into the music, it was quite…

Tomorrow is Brian’s monthly Salon. This time there will be Kitten on Keys, a woman cabaret pianist. And, second act, a comedy trio. Sounds fun! I just finished watching Great Performances on PBS, featuring Rudolf Nureyev. Yeah. Impressive is putting it mildly. The narrator pointed out his musicality. Rudolf was perfect. Connie said she saw…